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Paramount · 2 weeks ago

Deal Analysis & Ultimates Finance Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company focused on creating premium content and experiences. The Deal Analysis & Ultimates Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial analysis, deal structuring, and maintaining film profitability models.

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Responsibilities

Model multilevel P&Ls for prospective film projects to estimate profitability and support Business Affairs in structuring complex participation deals with talent and co-financing partners

Work with creative, production and distribution executives to establish estimates for greenlights

Own and maintain film models post-greenlight and through a film’s ten-year life cycle by working with distribution groups to keep ultimates updated while reconciling deals with third parties

Consolidate overall film slate financials and drive of ad hoc performance analysis

Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates

Integral in preparing the annual budget and long-range plan

Liaise with legal and participations departments to ensure accurate sign-off on deal terms

Partner with accounting and financial management system teams to facilitate monthly and quarterly close

Cultivate relationships through frequent interaction with business affairs, theatrical distribution, marketing, transactional, TV licensing, and other finance groups

Assess the impacts of risks and opportunities to the performance of our film slates

Keep current on market trends and update assumptions accordingly to ensure accuracy in projections

This Manager dual reports to two SVPs (Deal Analysis & Ultimates) and manages one Financial Analyst

Qualification

Financial modelingExcel proficiencyFinancial statementsHyperion knowledgeEntertainment industry experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance

6-7+ years experience in Finance and/or Accounting

Strong financial modeling Excel capabilities and understanding of financial statements

Proficient in Excel & Powerpoint

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with various professionals at all levels

Proven organizational and time management skills

Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of Hyperion

Entertainment or media industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees